diff --git a/content/log/2024/11sync-signup.md b/content/log/2024/11sync-signup.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..8935b61 --- /dev/null +++ b/content/log/2024/11sync-signup.md @@ -0,0 +1,36 @@ +--- +title: "11sync.net Signup" +date: 2024-03-23T15:20:47+02:00 +slug: 11sync-signup +--- + +As some of you may have already noticed, I have launched a pre-registration +page for [11sync.net](https://11sync.net). Here is it's headline: + +> 11sync.net is a Hosted Syncthing peer. Designed for Syncthing users seeking +> reliable backups and resilience. + +I came up with the idea after running syncthing semi-manually for a few years +now. At certain times I want to have a bootstrapped start-up of my own, and +this feels like something I want to and would be skilled to do. + +I have launched the registration page in 2024-01-17, which, as of writing, is a +bit over 2 months ago. My marketing has been: + +1. Become a sponsor of syncthing (e.g. scroll down in the [Syncthing + downloads][1] page to find the logo). +2. Announced it in the [syncthing forum][2]. +3. Announced it in [#11sync on Libera Chat][3]. + +26 people entered their e-mail address, 3 of which seem to be people I know. +The rate of sign-ups seems to be quite steady. Assuming a ~€10/month service +fee and an overly-optimistic whopping 10% conversion rate, that brings me to 2 +users or €20/month. + +I will keep the preregistration page open (and keep sponsoring syncthing), but +the market signal has been quite clear: there aren't hoards of people rushing +to sign up. :) + +[1]: https://syncthing.net/downloads/ +[2]: https://forum.syncthing.net/t/pre-announcing-11sync-net-a-hosted-syncthing-with-backups/21584 +[3]: https://web.libera.chat/#11sync